One tea-rific home! A two-bed flat built in the grounds once home to Lipton Tea founder is up for grabs for £1.3m
- The luxury property is part of a development in Southgate, North London
- Home sits in five acres that was once home to the the Lipton Tea founder
- Top-floor flat has two bedrooms and is on the market for £1.3m
A two-bedroom flat built in the grounds that were once home to Lipton Tea founder Sir Thomas Lipton is for sale for £1.3million.
The luxury home in Southgate, North London, is part of a new development that sits in five acres where the Lipton Tea founder lived for more than 50 years.
The property includes a private roof terrace and is surrounded by large green open spaces, while at the same time being only a five-minute walk from Southgate underground station.
New flats have built in the grounds of the former home of Lipton Tea founder Sir Thomas Lipton
The penthouse in Southgate, North London, is for sale for £1.3million via estate agents Connect Property
Sir Thomas was born in Glasgow in 1848, and often helped his parents run their small shop in the Gorbals.
He eventually opened his own called Lipton’s Market in 1871, and it soon became a chain of more than 200 grocery shops across Britain by the 1880s.
In 1890, Sir Thomas bought a tea estate in Ceylon – now Sri Lanka. A change in processes meant that he could sell tea in his stores and globally more cheaply.
He began packaging loose tea in multiple weight options rather than in large crates, which reduced the cost of shipping.
Lipton was the first brand to sell tea leaves in tea bags, and the company is today owned by Unilever.
Historic site: Sir Thomas Lipton lived in a separate building on the grounds for fifty years
The exterior of the building where Sir Thomas Lipton lived is marked with a blue plaque
Pictured: Sir Thomas was born in Glasgow in 1848, and opened his own called Lipton’s Market in 1871
In 1892, Sir Thomas Lipton settled at Southgate’s Osidge Mansion, which has since been converted into flats.
In addition, eight separate new flats have built in the grounds, including the one that is currently for sale via estate agents Connect Property.
The living area has porcelain floor tiles, recessed ceilings with LED lighting, and a bespoke Italian kitchen. Double doors open out to the terrace that runs along the length of the flat.
There is underfloor heating throughout the property, and both bedrooms have ensuites, with the main bedroom also having a study space.
The living area in the penthouse has porcelain floor tiles, recessed ceilings, and a bespoke Italian kitchen
The property includes a private roof terrace and is surrounded by large green open spaces
Glamour: The luxury property has two bedrooms and underfloor heating throughout
Helen Whiteley, of OnTheMarket.com, said: ‘This penthouse is undeniably impressive, from it’s luxurious interior to its special location which carries historic significance.’
Andrew Philippou, of estate agents Connect Property, said: ‘This penthouse is fitted with high-tech features, from the Sonos multi-room music system to the Lutron mood lighting system.
‘The video entry phone system alongside the on-site security who are present at the grounds on a daily basis also make this an incredibly private place to live despite being in the capital.’
There are good transport links nearby, including Southgate station with links into central London. Brent Cross shopping centre is a short drive away and there is easy access to the M25.
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